St George’s University has determined that its students and faculty will continue with online courses and services until at least 1 August 2020.
The school’s leadership, in close collaboration with the Government of Grenada, is continuing to evaluate when, and in what manner, it is safe for students and faculty to resume onsite operations on the Grenada campus. In addition to providing online courses and services to all students, SGU is continuing to offer ongoing support to those students who remain in Grenada.
Grenada has been home to our True Blue campus since its inception 44 years ago and SGU remains committed to Grenada and its citizens. The relationship with the government and people has strengthened throughout the years. SGU is enthusiastically participating in the efforts to re-open Grenada as the pandemic eventually subsides.
Dr Charles Modica, Chancellor of St George’s University, stated, “It’s an honour for me to represent SGU as a committee member on the post-Covid-19 task force chaired by Prime Minister Dr the Right Honorable Keith Mitchell. We meet weekly to discuss SGU’s plan to return and appropriate safeguards to protect the health of students, faculty and the larger Grenadian community when returning to campus.”
Dr Richard Liebowitz, Vice Chancellor of St George’s University, stated, “Additionally, we are proud to report that almost 1,100 soon-to-be SGU graduates are entering their residencies this summer, with 450 at nearly 90 hospitals throughout New York and New Jersey where the largest outbreak of Covid-19 in the United States has occurred. These doctors will begin their careers across 9 medical specialties, bringing much-needed help to facilities dealing with Covid-19.” Dr Richard Liebowitz said, “These newly matched students join many of our alumni who are already part of the heroic response to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are very proud of our graduates and admire their dedication.”
This unprecedented period of disruption, caused by the global healthcare crisis, is testing many communities with personal, social and economic challenges. SGU empathises with the concerns of the Grenadian citizens and businesses that are committed to serving our community. SGU applauds the government and people of Grenada for having done a tremendous job managing through this challenging time, with public health initiatives to help prevent the spread of the disease.
Minister for Health, Hon. Nickolas Steele, stated, “SGU continues to provide invaluable assistance. From day one, they assisted in strengthening the health system while at the same time ensuring that they reduced their burden to that very system. We are now working on the next phase, life with or after Covid-19 and the eventual reopening of the campus under a safe and controlled phased approach. This will happen when it is safe to do so and only then. The partnership of SGU and the Government of Grenada continue to work on that goal.”
The university continues to provide professional expertise and medical equipment to the Ministry of Health which is donated to the Grenada General Hospital. SGU remains committed to helping the Grenadian community navigate the challenges of this global health crisis.
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– Suggestions for Practical SGU August 2020 Start –
(1) Require COVID-19 Viral test and IgA Antibody test before departure from the student’s home nation.
(2) Ask students to sign a contract agreeing to self-quarantine 1-2 weeks before departure.
(3) Repeat Rapid 30 minute COVID-19 Testing at the airport
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
– CVS provides 30 minute COVID-19 testing. If SGU purchases this technology, it can be performed easily at the airport with a low level of training.
(4) Enforce new student contract (similar to moped-helmet agreement) for social distancing and face mask.
(5) 14-day on-campus quarantine once students arrive.
– We wish to return to Grenada in August 2020. And we want to do so practically and safely that protects the people of beautiful Grenada!
It is vital that SGU allows the international students to begin the August term. The students contribute a significant amount to the Grenadian economy, and would help the economy recover. When they arrive, they can easily be isolated for 14 days in the SGU campus. This would ensure the safety of the population. Remember, SGU is a private university, and relies on student tuition fees to keep their door open.
Only when it’s safe to do so not before and certainly not because it contributes to our economy, our lives are more important than finances. One little islands safety is our first and only priority…
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I am an American who owns a home in Grenada one if the most beautiful countries I have ever been to. As much as it pains me to say this and as bad as I want to go back there you must protect your people. As time goes on there will be more pressure on the Government to allow tourists back in. The flip side is they can’t keep you locked down forever. Sooner or later it will spread and people will die. They have done a great job keeping it under control. Hope for a vaccine and stay safe
i think it should be about october to bring them back dont undo all the MR STEELE AND PRIME MINISTER AND THE POLICE HAVE DONE TO KEEP US SO SO SAFE NO DEATHS THAT IS AMAZING